Birth date: Oct 18, 1957 Death date: Jun 25, 2025
Kyle Louise Kleyn van de Poll, 67, passed away peacefully on June 25, 2025, in Lewes, Delaware. Born on October 18, 1957, in Englewood, New Jersey, Kyle was the beloved daughter of Marion Miller McAuliffe and Ian Kleyn van de Poll Read Obituary
So many memories with Kyle over 25 yrs of working together at Holland America Line. Kyle was a sweet and loyal friend. She will be missed
So very sorry to learn of Kyle’s passing.
I knew she was sick of late, struggling to recover, but her passing was still unexpected.
We met @ PAA ~ 50 yrs ago during the NA-PA merger, doing several memorable trips together including Asia & the Caribbean. As she often attended those PA reunions, she would keep me posted on our former comrades in arms.
It is indeed true that she was generous & kind, even loaning her yellow Chevy Monza to me when I was a needy grad school student.
Vignette: it was the only time I ever ran out of gas, as its Fuel gauge was gone, but it was still a good car. We sure joked about it, as I had a lead foot reputation, & I forever kept a spare gas can in the trunk thereafter.
We laughed often @ her misadventures with her blue VW rabbit, which she nicknamed “Odie”, or her “exploring the outer limits” of a Quad she was riding.
Kyle would often relate how she traveled hither & yon with her father, from whom she clearly inherited the travel bug. My father will also welcome her. I am sorry I didn’t have a chance to say “Goodbye” & wish her “Farewell”. She was a good soul & w/b missed.
RIP-
BH
Kyle and I met over 40 years ago working in the travel industry. She was a Sales Representative for airlines and cruise companies and I was a Travel Consultant for leisure, high-end clientele. A dynamic force in her profession, she was an even more extraordinary and stellar human being as a friend. A favorite memory is our trip to New Orleans, the many expense account meals we enjoyed talking travel, and her generosity in sharing her fabulous wardrobe. Our lives were impacted by one another in a lasting and memorable way. There is strength and comfort in knowing she is safely home until we meet again.
Kyle has a special place in my heart. Always gracious and thankful for our attention to her guests. She was very supportive during my battle with cancer. Gone too soon, but we have gained a beautiful angel, watching over us. Love, always.
Nick
Kyle and I grew up in Ramsey and our friendship spanned throughout the years. We visited when she lived in Florida and she loved her cruises. She shared many exciting travel stories. She also loved to cook and enjoyed her cats immensely. She always posted funny cat comics on FB. Just prior to her falling ill, she booked one of the most memorable vacations for me! She and her father recommended a wonderful hotel in Amsterdam to explore the city before setting sail on a Rhine River cruise! It was one of my bucket list trips and Kyle made it happen. After that trip, we booked an overseas trip together along with her travel buddies but she had to cancel after falling ill. Kyle was such a beautiful friend and has left behind such cherished memories and friendships. I am saddened to hear of her passing.
Mary Emilie Steinacker
I enjoyed cat sitting for her adorable 2 kitties while she lived in Florida. She really loved them & we bonded over our mutual love for kitties. RIP Kyle 🙏 😻😻
So sorry to hear of Kyle's passing. Back in the 1970's we had lots of fun in Ramsey and Mahwah. Fondly remembering Kyle and thinking of her family and others whose lives she touched. 🙏❤
Will miss your kind heart and spirit of exploration.
